The IT Ninja

I know many people who have specialized in the IT industry, but those who I've found ot be the most successful, are all well-rounded in their skills and experience. The truth is, anyone can practice long enough to troubleshoot tech problems, but it takes some broad knowledge to run the ship. If you ever want to move up into a management position, you need to be able to communicate with clients and other employees, on top of being capable of performing a range of tasks without much direction. Focusing on a single skill will most likely run you into a glass cieling, as there will always be someone better. When you aqcuire a unique skillset, you obtain a special sort of value.

I agree with you, I however do also specialize in a range of tasks, like the saying "Jack of all trades - Master of none". I learn what I need as I go along, if I want to make a fancy Java app, I go and learn Java, if I wanna design a webpage, I go learn HTML and CSS. When a part in my computer blows, well, I've been fixing and building pc's since forever. If I need to work on a server, I learn how a server works first. My way of looking at it, if you need it, learn it, you can never have enough skills.

Jack of all Trades, King of None.

I love that quote, as it truly reflects my own skillset. There has never really been a time where I've gone full force into a single specialty. I usually just pick things up upon necessity.